Thomas Francis Kent Jr., 88

NORTH EASTHAM — Thomas Francis Kent Jr., age 88, passed away at his home on January 28, 2012.

NORTH EASTHAM — Thomas Francis Kent Jr., age 88, passed away at his home on January 28, 2012.

Tom spent much of his adult life on Cape Cod doing many of the things he loved with his wife Mary Louise of 64 years. He was a former resident of Easton, MA, where he graduated from Oliver Ames High School in 1942. He attended Tufts University and graduated in 1945 with a BS degree in mechanical engineering. He served as a Lieutenant in the US Naval Reserve from 1943 to 1946. He was employed from 1953 through 1989 as a Sales Engineer with John A Finnerty Inc., Pettingell Assoc., A.A. Filter Inc. and R.P. O'Connell Inc. until he retired to North Eastham, MA.

In addition to raising 5 kids and building 2 homes he always found projects to fill his day, most of which involved helping others. His primary interests included small boat sailing, gardening, golfing, going for walks, maintaining his two rental properties and cooking. Upon retirement he and his wife enjoyed traveling. He was a very active Elk member, volunteering at the Friday Night Fish Fry for over 20 years. Tom's Friends and family will always remember him as a caring, considerate and positive individual. He will be greatly missed.